c4flow:beads

Break down software features into epics and tasks with Beads CLI or markdown.

Updated Mar 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tunneleven/C4Flow --skill c4flow-beads
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Skill: c4flow:beads
Source: https://github.com/tunneleven/C4Flow/tree/main/skills/beads
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tunneleven/C4Flow --skill c4flow-beads

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of breaking down a software feature into manageable, trackable tasks, ensuring efficient team collaboration and parallel development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task Decomposition: Divides a feature into granular tasks based on provided specifications and design documents.
  • Team Assignment: Facilitates assigning tasks to team members, minimizing dependencies and maximizing parallel work.
  • Dependency Management: Tracks task dependencies to ensure a logical workflow.
  • Use Case: After a feature specification is complete, this Skill can generate a detailed task list for a team of developers, assigning specific tasks to each member and outlining their interdependencies.

Quick Start

Use the c4flow:beads skill to break down the feature described in docs/specs/new-feature/spec.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about c4flow:beads

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I break down a software feature into actionable dev tasks?

Feature breakdown decomposes a software specification into granular, trackable tasks. This process creates epics and individual tasks while managing team assignments and dependencies to ensure efficient parallel development workflow orchestration.

How do I generate epics and tasks from spec and design documents?

Generating epics and tasks from specs uses the Beads CLI tool to parse specification and design documents, automatically decomposing feature requirements into actionable items. If the CLI is unavailable, it falls back to generating a structured markdown file.

Can I assign development tasks to team members and track dependencies?

Yes, task assignment distributes decomposed feature tasks to specific team members while tracking their interdependencies. This minimizes workflow blockers and maximizes parallel development across the engineering team.

Do I need spec and design documents before creating an agile task breakdown?

Yes, spec and design documents are required prerequisites for task breakdown. The system uses these contextual documents to accurately divide a feature into logical epics, individual tasks, and dependency relationships.

What is the best way to manage task decomposition for parallel development?

Managing task decomposition for parallel development involves dividing features into granular tasks based on specifications, then assigning them to minimize dependencies. The Beads CLI orchestrates this workflow, or a markdown file captures the breakdown.

Does the task breakdown workflow work without the Beads CLI tool?

Yes, the task breakdown workflow operates without the Beads CLI tool by falling back to a markdown file format. This ensures feature decomposition, team assignment, and dependency management can still proceed in a standard text format.